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Liposuction abdominoplasty: an advanced body contouring technique
Daniel Brauman1, Josephine Capocci
1White Plains, N.Y. From the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|December 17, 2009
Summary
This study details an advanced liposuction abdominoplasty technique developed over 11 years. The innovative procedure offers safe and effective body contouring with minimal complications and rapid recovery.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Body Contouring
- Abdominoplasty
Background:
- Liposuction abdominoplasty technique introduced in 1997.
- Evolved into an advanced body contouring technique by 2008.
- 337 procedures performed over 11 years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an advanced body contouring technique.
- To describe the evolution of liposuction abdominoplasty.
- To highlight the safety and efficacy of the advanced method.
Main Methods:
- Hydro-lipo-dissection of abdominal fascia and Scarpa fascia.
- Selective release of skin-retaining ligaments preserving perforators.
- Ambulatory surgery under local anesthesia with sedation, no drains, rapid discharge.
Main Results:
- No major complications, deaths, or deep vein thrombosis.
- Low rates of seroma (1.4%) and marginal necrosis (1.7%).
- Successful diastasis recti repair and concomitant liposuction.
Conclusions:
- Liposuction abdominoplasty has evolved into an advanced body contouring technique.
- The technique establishes new concepts in plastic surgery.
- Proven safe and effective over an 11-year period.
